She was born in Fort Worth, TX on July 4th, 1928.
Helen graduated from Alvarado High School and received a Bachelor's Degree from St. Joseph Hospital, School of Nursing. Helen worked as a nurse for St Joseph Hospital.
She was a member of Everman Baptist Church and had a passion for the Arts. Crafting, quilting, textiles, and culinary were a few of her favorite hobbies. Helen had a natural green thumb and could make any cuisine from scratch. She was “strong as an ox” and worked tenaciously for her family.
Helen was preceded in death by her parents, Sebran Jasper Allen and Mother Mary Alice Bing; brothers Cecile Allen, Howard Allen, and Danny Allen; and granddaughter, Sarah Kirkland.
She was survived by son, Mike Kirkland and his wife Patti Kirkland; son, George Kirkland and his wife Sandi Kirkland; son,Jody Kirkland; granddaughter, Denise Mendoza and husband Daniel Mendoza; grandson Dustin Kirkland and wife Annie Calabria; granddaughter, Lacy Kirkland and husband Cody Deaver; grandson, Josh Kirkland; and granddaughter, Krystal Kirkland.
Funeral arrangements will be held Graveside Service at 11AM, September 27, 2024 at Laurel Land Funeral Home.
Visitation 5-7PM September 26, 2024.
The family requests memorials be made to a charity of the giver’s choice.
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